I haven't seem much discussion about wrapping the ball joints but i do see quite a bit of people doing it.

I assume the purpose is to protect the rubber from getting worn from the extreme heat of the brakes.

what is everyone using for a wrap?

 

Rob touches on it here and has a few pictures. Looks like it's just aluminum tape
http://robrobinette.com/S2000OffsetBallJoints.htm

 

Yea, I use Home Depot aluminum tape (in the tape isle) and it works great but the sweet setup is some kind of high temp asbestos looking cloth. Somebody had it on in a picture posted about ball joints. I use the front brake dust shields for brake ducting and the shields help control the heat. If you remove the shields the protective tape is really needed to protect all the rubber boots--front and rear.

 

Rob - I just spent the last hour reading thru your site. It is invaluable, sir and thanks so much for putting that together. Great stuff!

 

Agree. Rob has tons of great info on his site!

 

i just picked this up on amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o05_s00_i01

 

thanks. i was just looking into this recently

 

is there a big difference on the header wrap and the thermo wrap? i would think that it is the same application.

header wrap keeps heat inside it seems while the thermo wrap seems to keep heat out?

 

i just did my ball joint wrap.

i used some DEI header fiberglass wrap around the ball joint. I used safety wire to hold it on.
i didnt know if the silver stuff is better but this is what i had around and i didnt have to tape it on even though taping is easier.

 

Looks like this will be a good project for one day when I get bored